Programs

Each of our programs fosters a relationship between an artist (or artists) and a small group of young people. Projects are custom-designed based on the artist, his or her interests, the group's interests, and the site.

For each of our community programs we partner with an organization committed to serving children in challenging circumstances: We offer ongoing enrichment opportunities that would otherwise not be available; and they offer the support of counselors, staff, and knowledge that comes from years of experience working with the children we serve.

Any questions should be directed to Vaughn Garland, Program Manager for all Community programs, at [email protected] or 804-233-4180.

All teen programs take place at Atlas, ART 180's art center for teens, located at 114 W. Marshall Street, on the corner of Brook Road and Marshall Street. Any questions should be directed to Michael Zetlan, Program Manager for all Atlas programs, at [email protected] or 804-233-4180. Programs are first come, first serve, so sign up soon before they fill up! Each program includes up to 15 teens.

Our Youth Self-Advocacy Through Art program works with incarcerated youth to sharpen their advocacy and leadership skills, share their experiences through creative expression, and mobilize communities for change. Each summer the program brings incarcerated youth together with artists and advocates to produce media campaigns and mobile exhibitions designed to spark dialogue and inspire action on the causes, impacts, and alternatives to the school-to-prison pipeline.

Any questions should be directed to Gina Lyles, Program Manager, at [email protected] or 804-233-4180.

Six Point's Innovation Center
6PIC is a collaboration between ART 180, Groundwork RVA, Saving Our Youth, and Storefront for Community Design. We will participate in collaborative projects as well as individual projects. All projects will be designed for teenagers as out-of-school time activities

6PIC (Six Points Innovation Center) is a newly renovated, fully-programmed teen center in Highland Park where neighborhood youth have access to innovative programming in the arts, urban ecology, education assistance, public media, public history, and advocacy.

As an engaging hub of community revitalization, youth activity and nonprofit collaboration, 6PIC fills a gap in afterschool programming, providing resources, and education for neighborhood teens, while encouraging them to become Changemakers for their community.

Each young person is a valuable part of our community. We promise to offer a supportive and nurturing environment, which allows our young people an opportunity to bring into being the beauty that exists within their creative spirits.

We Believe in Creative Expression

Everyone will be free to be an artist who can give birth to a masterpiece, because we recognize that innovation is the heartbeat of growth.

We Believe in Communication

We seek to provoke ideas and stimulate conversation that encourages self-awareness and expression of diverse perspectives, remove barriers of fear, create a better understanding of humanity, and illuminate hope.

We Believe in Compassion

We advocate kindness to heal division and resolve conflicts, because everyone has a right to be heard, to experience love, and to be treated with dignity and mutual respect.

We Believe in Community

We value the importance of collaborative relationships, which celebrate diversity. We recognize that by sharing together we're capable of making even greater creative contributions that can enhance the well-being and quality of life for the whole.

We Believe in Change

We embrace change as a gift that empowers young people to transform our world through creative expression. It provides opportunities to be passionately engaged in a natural process of learning, challenging complacency and discovering opportunities to live a meaningful life.